My grandmother is a natural redhead. So is my daughter, which means our family has heard our share of myths about red hair. Some are funny, some are weird, some are plain insulting, but none of them are true. So whether you’re a ginger or just want to be more informed about them, keep reading. Here are 7 funny myths about red hair.

1. They Turn into Vampires when They Die

The ancient Greeks used to believe this funny myth about red #hair — that when a redhead died, they turned into a vampire! Where could this myth have started, and how ridiculous did #people feel when it was busted?